Sermons on Panicking:

Children Of Light

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 10, 2019

Entitlement becomes our constant companion to rationalize what’s right is wrong and unless I am the beneficiary of love, peace and joy then something is terribly wrong with the Church.

Children of Light (John 12:35-36) Many expect to be given God than they are to search for God. They want to be handed all the blessings of peace, prosperity, and providence which somehow they think God represents but they fall short of diligently seeking Him. That if I do what the pastor ...read more

Scripture: John 12:35-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Psalm/Song For When Life Is Scary (Psalm 23:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 25, 2022

A song to sing, to reassure ourselves that God is a good shepherd, and a gracious host.

This morning, we will work our way through Psalm 23. It's a short psalm, so I want to start just by reading it: (1) A psalm of/for David. Yahweh, My shepherd is. ["Yahweh" is focused] I shall not lack. (2) In green pastures He makes me lie down. ["in green pastures" is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

"reaching Across Boundaries"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 19, 2023

A sermon about following Jesus by reaching out to people who are outside of our circles.

“Reaching Across Boundaries” Luke 8:26-39 After studying passages like this one, author Mark Scandrette and his friend Joseph became convicted that God was calling them to reach out, not just to folks who showed up at their church or were already a part of their circles but to outsiders, people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Jacob Wrestles With God, A Salvation Story. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 6, 2024

Jacob had been at odds with pretty much everyone his entire life, He wrestles with God and surrenders. There is a new beginning. Why do we wrestle with God and not just surrender to him?

Read Genesis 32:22-32 Who here likes a bit of alone time, the family have gone off on a trip and here’s an opportunity, there’s that novel that you would like to finish reading, that project that you’ve been wanting to finish or in my case get started, the hobby that it would be good to lose ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32, Ephesians 2:4-6, Genesis 32:1-32, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Blue Waters Of Baptism Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2025

Have you seen the bracelets with colored beads that people use to share their faith? What does the blue stand for and what does it encourage us to do? Check out this message from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

I think every preacher has at least one funny baptism story they can share. Here’s mine. When Elizabeth was 7 years old, she convinced us that she was ready to commit her life to Jesus and be baptized. We knew she understood what she was doing when she told us she was praying for God to give her a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strength Beyond Self: Receiving The Power Of God

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Sep 29, 2025

In contrast to the self-reliant grit our culture so often advocates, this sermon’s ultimate goal is to highlight that true and lasting strength comes from allowing God's "power" to work in and through our human fragility.

Over the past several Sundays, we have been working through a sermon series on Paul’s letter to the early church in Philippi—a now ruined city in north east Greece. As we’ve worked through this series (which we are concluding today), we’ve seen how this little letter is overflowing with faith, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13, 2 Corinthians 4:6-10

When Your Soul Talks Back

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

When your soul talks back with despair, answer it with Spirit-filled faith — stir up the gift and praise your God again.

There are moments in life when faith feels like it’s lost its soundtrack. You still know the words, you still come to church, you still bow your head for prayer — but inside, something has gone quiet. You’re mouthing the lines of faith, yet your soul isn’t singing along. That’s what Psalm 42 feels ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 8:11, 1 Peter 1:6-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Risen Jesus And Doubting Thomas

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

Jesus knows our struggles, wounds, hurts, and pains and He carries them even in his resurrection body!

(Please note the names mentioned in this sermon are pseudonyms) Today, we have this story of Jesus physically appearing to his disciples after his resurrection. On Jesus’ first appearance, Thomas was absent, and we just read in the story that he had insisted on seeing Jesus’ wounds if he were to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Rich Young Ruler Pt.3 Beware Of Money - Mark 10:17-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 15, 2024

You can’t overstate how dire the warnings about money are in Scripture—especially Jesus’ warnings. He always connected it to your eternal destiny. It’s a really, really big deal.

Introduction: Greed When Zacchaeus voluntarily offers to give up half of his possessions and to restore fourfold whatever he may have gained by fraud, Jesus said, “Today salvation has come to this house” (Luke 19:8–9). You can tell someone has caught a glimpse of the treasure in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

Who Is This? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus is present in our lives, especially during difficult times, and emphasizes the importance of faith in His power to overcome challenges.

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am thrilled to stand before you today, under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are gathered here in His name, in His presence, and for His glory. I am reminded of a quote by the esteemed Christian author, Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "I have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Topics: Faith, Christ

The Need To Rend Our Hearts

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2005

How many of us examine our lives that closely on a daily basis? (This sermon can be used for Ash Wednesday or in general).

THE NEED TO REND OUR HEARTS Text: Joel 2:1-2, 2 12-18 In his biography, Benjamin Franklin, reveals a lot about the kind of person he was. He would often look at his individual progress of each day. Someone (Raymond McHenry?) has observed Ben Franklin’s method specifically. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 13, 2006

When we examine our lives we can find many areas where Satan has successfully thrown a fiery arrow which makes us question our faith and the integrity of our Christian lives. The shield of faith has been give to us by Jesus as protection against these at

Ephesians 6:16 The Shield of Faith Scripture Readings:- 2 Corinthians 13:1-10 Ephesians 6:10-18 Sermon Text Ephesians 6:16 Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus Christ, When it comes to the demonic, many in our culture take one of two extreme approaches. Some believe demons are nothing but a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness And Compromise Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 15, 2006

Christians often compromise the holiness of God by treating Him as something common.

Introduction: On October 31, 1983, Korean Airlines Flight 007 departed from Anchorage, Alaska, for a direct flight to Seoul, Korea. Unknown to the crew, however, the computer engaging the flight navigation system contained a 1 1/2 degree routing error. At the point of departure, the mistake was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"There's Victory In Jesus"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 9, 2004

The Bible promises us that life will be tough. This message deals with Paul & Silas in prison, and how God brought them through ... just like He can bring you through.

“There’s Victory In Jesus” Acts 16:25-34 INTRODUCTION: The last few weeks haven’t been easy for most of us … we have been through, and survived 2 hurricanes. For SOME of us, it has been even worse: • Billy Bass – Heart Cauterization. • John Ross – Back Surgery. • Michelle Smith – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Help, I'm A Parent!

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 10, 2006

Keys to parenting: 1. Prayer 2. Modeling 3. Training

Morgan Freeman narrates the documentary film The March of the Penguins. It follows the epic journey of the Emperor Penguins of Antarctica 70 miles inland to their breeding grounds. It is an arduous walk as they tilt side to side through the ice, snow and natural barriers. The film captures the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2-4

Denomination: Methodist